CHC China Hydroelectric Corp. American Depositary Share (Each Representing Three Ordinary Shares)

BEIJING, April 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- China Hydroelectric Corporation (NYSE: CHC, CHCWS) ("China Hydroelectric" or the "Company"), an owner, developer and operator of small hydroelectric power projects in the People's Republic of China ("China"), today announced that it will hold its fourth quarter and full year 2013 financial results conference call at 9:00 am ET on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. The Company anticipates releasing its financial results after the market close on Monday, April 21, 2014.

To attend the call, please use the dial-in access information provided below. When prompted on dial-in, ask for the "China Hydroelectric Corporation Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2013 Earnings Conference Call" or be prepared to utilize the conference call ID.

Please dial in at least 10 minutes before the call to ensure timely participation. A playback will be available through May 6, 2014. To listen, please call +1-877-870-5176 within the United States or +1-858-384-5517 if calling internationally. Utilize the pass code 8613792 for the replay.

This call is being webcast by ViaVid Communications and can be accessed by clicking on this link: http://public.viavid.com/index.php?id=108477, or at ViaVid's website at http://www.viavid.com.

About China Hydroelectric Corporation

China Hydroelectric Corporation (NYSE: CHC, CHCWS) ("China Hydroelectric" or "the Company") is an owner, developer and operator of small hydroelectric power projects in China. Through its geographically diverse portfolio of operating assets, the Company generates and sells electric power to local power grids. The Company's primary business is to identify, evaluate, acquire, develop, construct and finance hydroelectric power projects. The Company currently owns 25 operating hydropower stations in China with total installed capacity of 517.8 MW, of which it acquired 21 operating stations and constructed four. These hydroelectric power projects are located in four provinces: Zhejiang, Fujian, Yunnan and Sichuan.  Hydropower is an important factor in meeting China's electric power needs, accounting for approximately 22% of total nation-wide capacity.

For further information about China Hydroelectric, please visit the Company's website at http://www.chinahydroelectric.com.

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